INSIDE UKRAINE: ODESA 🇺🇦 (українські субтитри)
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Odesa, Odessa, Oдеса, or Одесса (however you'd prefer to spell it) is a fantastic Ukrainian city to travel to! I tried my best to capture the feel of its wide streets, relaxed vibe, and unique flavor. And the food in Odesa is the best I've had in Ukraine!
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@Boom Blogger Boom, I agree
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Kyiv scared the shit out of me.
Look now
I am a Brit that has made Odesa my home. I have lived here for 8 years and am now a Ukrainian resident. I have to say your video is one of the very few that I have seen that totally nails what Odessa is about. Really nicely done.
Hi Jason, how are you finding living in Odessa? I intend to do the same from next year. Hot in the summer, cold in the winter, plenty of culture!
@@Rich5131 I love living here, yes it is hot in the summer, definitely get an apartment with aircon. Winters can be extremely cold but not for long periods and the winters tend to be quite dry and without too much biting wind. -2C in London feels a lot less comfortable than -10C here. The culture is great, so many great bars and restaurants, al fresco in the summer and warm and cosy inside in the winter. You can see top class opera for $10 if that's your thing, plenty of cinemas including a few now showing films in English. Its a good city to live.
I was last in Odessa 2 weeks ago. Clouds is currently my favourite restaurant there. Back there again last half of August. Really amazing city
@@Rich5131 So many great restaurants although I have not been to Clouds. If you have not already, try some of the Georgian and Turkish restaurants. Some great food to be had
Been living here 5 years now, and have to say, its spot on in capturing the vibe of the New Odessa :)
Woooow Ukraine it's really amazing country I will visit soon
no, its fake, visit another country
You have a chance to find the best wife only in Odessa.
its a complete shithole at night it is very dangerous to walk about due to the hundreds if not thousands of homeless
@@davidbradley3377 You're full of shit.
You are welcome!!!
Another unique city in Ukraine. Interesting structures and the architecture around the city is really cool.Amazing video Peter. Thanks.
Thanks Rob!
I'm a British Columbian, Ukraine born (Lviv, Lemberg, Lwow) visited Odesa many times when I was I child moved to Canada 25+ years ago, live now in U.S., returning to God's chosen and forever loved Vancouver, BC taking my daughter Canadian born and raised to Lviv and Odesa as soon as she graduates UBC. Absolutely spot on review! I barely recognize Odesa it's been so long and overdue to pay a visit! Sincerely, Thank you for such top notch straight to the point review! Black Sea is absolutely adorable!
I look at this beautiful country with these beautiful people and cities. It breaks my heart what they are going through.
Wow! Peter, you put so much energy into every your video. Thank you for sharing the views of our beautiful city. :)
Thank you for ukrainian subtitles and cool video
Thanks bro
I agree
Odessa is one of the best cities in Ukraine. I lived there four wonderful years. Odessa is in my heart forever. Thank for your video!
Thanks Julia! I"m glad you liked the video!
Одесити, ваше місто просто супер. Цінуйте та бережіть те що маєте
Допоможіть скинути Труханова (Голубова). Враховуючи прибуток міста він мав зробити втричі більше...
Любим Одессу! Любимо Одесу!
@Hans у прошлых мэров не было децентрализации. Меня не устраивает такое достижение, как "хоть что то"... В Одессе крутятся большие деньги и они должны быть оприходованы в полной мере.
@@Fuckaliy Ну Голубов уже в пролете и слава богу)
@@Fuckaliy спочатку Лампочку (галантерника), а Труханова з посіпаками самі посиплються.
I'm from Odessa, but now study far from home. I'm so grateful for this video, I'm so miss my lovely Odessa:")
Kateryna Frunze you have a pretty face can we chat if you have the time?
@@Manuel-gu9ls seriously dude...You are funny!! Is this how you aproach women? Goodluck then! Specialy in Ukraine.
Roy Van Ingh nothing bad about doing your best
Roy Van Ingh beside it works on the first woman I met online my God she was a babe really sexy, humble and honest she didn't even ask me for money just my time her to chat from the other side of the 🌎
привет! можно твой инстаграм?
Очень приятно,что молодежь так рулит на инглиш.
@@eugene1359 это плохо! Надо создавать для молодежи все условия.
@@НатальяМустафина-ф2шнужно просто не мешать)
Знание английского сейчас не так круто, как было лет 15 назад.
@@justarussian8714 оправдовуєшся?
@@ltvk3736 просто сейчас учить проще стало. Не надо особливо грузиться грамматикой, как раньше: дети, например, грамматики не знают, а говорить учатся быстро, главное - много практики
Спасибо за такой добрый взгляд на мой город!) При всех недостатках, Одесса была и есть прекрасна. Люблю
That beautiful courtyard you walked into is where I grew up! Our old balcony is on the second floor, front and center! Our black cat used to jump over the rail into neighbors' balcony and poop there lol I can't believe out of thousands of Odesa courtyards you chose mine! I haven't been back for 10 years and I miss Odesa every day 💛💙Glory to Ukraine! Glory to our Heroes!
Чудове відео! Круті історії про Українські міста і гарний монтаж.
Thank you for opening Ukrainians' eyes to Ukraine. I mean you're showing lots of the advantages and disadvantages we have, where's room for improvement and what should we be proud of. Excellent job, please keep it up!
That's beautiful... Lovely people, i loved it. Great place to live in peace and calmly.
Тепер буду знати чого чекати в Одесі , дякую. Іду скоро до Одеси з Мариуполя ❤️
Щасливі подорожі!
Peter, tnx u so much for amazind videos about Ukraine!
Thank you for your videos about Ukraine, especially for this one! Odessa is my hometown, but I am studying and living abroad now and haven't been there for a long time. It is pleasure to see my native country beauty and ugliness, both are so dear to me💜
Excellent! Love your Ukraine videos and great presentation!
Дякую, Петро, ти мене наче по Батьківщині возиш.
чому наче?)
Мрак и глупость
@@denisdenisov9551 тому що не возить)
@AD MINO Kyiv
Твоя батькившина не в Одессе
Great video Peter, thank you very much! I was born in Odessa and used to live there for 36 years. Now I live in SF and visit Odessa every year.
Thank you, Peter! I don't know why but this video brought a lot of emotions. You really know how to do this LOL.
One of my goals in life is to bring my Irish wife (we are in Boston) to Ukraine to show her where I grew up. I also have never been to Odessa so it's a must for me
Hey Sergey, I"m glad you liked the video. And I hope that when you two do get there that you have an awesome experience :)
Thank you tons, Peter! I love your video. It seems to me it's one of the best about Odessa.
Odessa in recent years has begun to flourish. Very interesting places have appeared, more and more of them. very cool video, super.
This is a wonderful video, I am very grateful for it. I am from Odessa and you gave me the opportunity to look at my hometown from the other side. I was very inspired and now I want to make my city and country better. Thank you, it was you who gave me hope and faith that this is possible!
Love the fact that Ukraine has become attractive for tourists lately. Odessa is my hometown, thank you so much for the video ! We are always happy to help and welcome foreigners here. Good luck 💕
Odessa is beautiful. I hope it does not get destroyed in the war. So sad for Ukraine right now.
Wow it's really intresting channel.Yeah,Odessa it's very cool city especially if you born there.When you came to this city,It really charge possitive energy.So thank you again for your channel, amazing video and ukrainian subtitles
You have next level videography / camera work skills, and everything about it is such a well composed video... I love Ukraine... god bless
Thanks Hermann, I appreciate the kind words!
I’m from Odessa, now living in Germany. Miss my city so much 😭 Odessa is so beautiful , especially in summer ♥️
Wtf crazy ! I love Odessa but I love more moneyyyyy
Are you enjoying living in Germany when you compare mentality etc. to Ukraine?
@@jenspflug7473 Also wenn ich hier kurz mal einspringen darf, um die Frage zu beantworten: Als Ukrainerin, die in Deutschland lebt, kann ich sagen, dass jeweils beide Mentalitäten ihre Vor- und Nachteile haben. Wer Zwanglosigkeit Anstand vorzieht, dem geht es in der Ukraine wohl etwas besser. Einer der größten Unterschiede ist, dass in Deutschland ein Grundvertrauen zu anderen herrscht, wohingegen in der Ukraine Misstrauen zu anderen leider unverzichtbar ist.
@@kvm4830 Erstmal ein Kompliment für Ihr Deutsch (wenn ohne Übersetzer geschrieben😄) Als Deutscher, der in D aufgewachsen ist, kann ich sagen, dass das Grundvertrauen während meiner KInd-und Jugendzeit (die schon länger zurückliegt) nach meinem Empfinden deutlich ausgeprägter war. Nach 1990 ,Wiedervereinigung und Globalisierung, hat sich das langsam geändert. Grundvertrauen in einer Gesellschaft hat viel mit dem vorherrschenden Lebensstandard der Einzelnen zu tun. In Ländern mit geringem Lebensstandard gibt es typischerweise viel Korruption, persönliche Bereicherung durch Politiker etc., was zu Misstrauen führt. Zwanglosigkeit ist besonders für Deutsche nicht zu unterschätzen. In einem Land , dass so durchorganisiert und mit Verboten, teilweise jenseits jeglicher Vernunft, belegt ist (z.B. hat D das umfangreichste und komplizierteste Steuersystem in der Welt) ist Zwanglosigkeit, die zu einem freieren und selbstbestimmteren Leben führt, tatsächlich zu einem wertvollen Gut geworden. Analog zur Ukraine geht es in Russland, wo ich länger gelebt habe, ähnlich zu. Im Vergleich zu Deutschland habe ich mich viel freier und auch wohler gefühlt. Viele Deutsche, die niemals in solchen Ländern gelebt haben, wissen das überhaupt nicht zu schätzen. D besteht zu einem Großteil aus angepassten, risikoaversen Spießern, denen Sicherheitsdenken und Bausparverträge/Versicherungen/Riesterrente über alles geht. Und natürlich das neue Auto nicht zu vergessen. Menschliche Wärme, Offenheit.........Fehlanzeige. So kann man auch am Leben vorbeileben. Freue mich schon auf Kiev, das meine nächste Station sein wird.
You are from an amazing city. I am from New Zealand but I can't wait to visit Ukraine one day. Beautiful country and beautiful, friendly people and culture.
I'm so happy I came across this video. I've always wanted to visit Odesa. My Grandmother has always taught me all of our Jewish side came from Odesa, to Elise Island before WW1. Ukraine is such a beautiful country 💙💛
Молодець гарна історія і головне цікава.
Thanks Peter. I'm thinking about taking a three month vacation in Odessa now!!
Another fantastic episode, Peter. Love your work -- keep it up!
👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 excellent narration, interviews, scenery thankyou 👋 from 🇭🇲
Yay, that's my hometown! I hope you liked this trip to such a beautiful city x)
Кто отсюда?
я)
Таки нас тут много с Одессы)
Shiwora Tasukeru
Ты коренной японо-одессит или где?
Я Одессит, переехал в США 18 лет назад. Планирую в ближайшем будущем переехать обратно.
Im from Odessa and live in NYC now,miss it so much.When i use to live in Ukraine I have not seen how much unique and cultural is.I left Ukraine about 10 years and I can see from youre vlog how city have changed in good way.Cant wait to visit :)
оператору респект, гарна зйомка.
Та чудовий монтаж-це не меньш важливо,ніж відзняті кадри!
@@Oleg_SuperOleg 2:54 С этого момента, одессит Карцев бы сказал
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Oleg Simonenko Odesa 1941 România Strong 💪🏻🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴
Once upon a time i was studying in beautiful Odessa , finished studying in 1994 , best ever memories . Thanks for your amazing video clip mate .
Love from England xx
Thanks for the support Mate! I bet you have stories.
Great video! Thanks a lot! You show me some places that I even haven't see in my city.
P.s. У Дениса потрясающая улыбка ))
You accurately conveyed the atmosphere of our city, its charms and problems. Odessa is a very beautiful city with a great history. Thanks for this video and the story about our city. Come again
Thank you very much!
I appreciate this video, live it absolutely! See my city from other perspective, very nice shooting and directing, nice to see ukrainian (!) subtitles, nice music and lovely picture in general! Now I can send this to present my city! Thank you!
cool, nice video
thnx for virtually bringing me back to the top city in UA
this should have lasted longer than 16:34
it's not a city, but a piece of jewelry. You should go there again in the summer.
Cool video. Odessa is a unique city with mix of the sea, great friendly people, nice old architecture. And lot of other things)
Great channel! Enjoy the videos and insight.
Влюбилась в Одессу с первого взгляда. Побывав там, уже не забуду. Хочу туда переехать. Поэтому работаю за границей что бы накопить на квартиру. У меня выработался универсальный шуточный ответ на вопросы типу "чего ты хочешь?", " Что тебе купить?", "что тебе нужно?", "что тебе подарить?" - квартиру на Деребасовской 😁
@Hans в моем городе нет моря. И красивых мест поменьше. В каждом европейском городе есть красивый центр, и вокруг него спальные районы. Но в Одессе такая атмосфера.. город для молодых!
@@popcorn1650 ждем вас в Одессе=) кстати у нас не только центр классный, есть клевые места в разных районах. Одесса никогда не будет самым обычным городом =)
Thanks, my city still has mojo! You refresh my memory!
What a gorgeous video, Peter. I wonder if Odessa even resembles this anymore? Incredibly sad.
Автор - красавчик!
Я прям кайфанул!
Amazing video, amazing people, amazing city, amazing country. Our world is amazing! ✨
Good coverage of the city. Never seen before. Keep up the good work
Thank you, Peter! Odessa is a city where I was born! And I love it.
Terrific video - thanks. You've managed to capture what's special about the city, and about this very interesting moment the country now finds itself in. Keep it up!
Ваше видео прекрасно и восхитительно! Спасибо!
I am from Odessa, it is very nice to hear so many pleasant words about our city. Thanks for visiting 😊
Great job man ! In my opinion you have a very accurate observation about this city.
It’s the same in Poland at krakow and Warsaw both worlds one is the progress and the other one is a tons of roads and construction out of orders ! But I love eastern country ! Peoples have a open mind because they have have been closed so much years ! Thanks buddy for sharing ✌️✌️
The beauty of Odessa!
Best travel vlog on Odessa I've ever seen, Denis and Serj are definitely cool guides.
Дуже класне відео . Автор молодець 👍
It's mid-April. I just returned from a 2-week trip to Odessa (I'm from the US). I speak no Ukrainian or Russian (except plasibo) and few people I interacted with spoke any English... but I had my google translator for short exchanges. I rode public transportation a lot (about 20 cents per ride)... but probably no more than 10 or 15 different routes... there is so much more to see... and the busses and bus stops were always spotless... no trash and no graffiti. The people obviously care about their city. It was off-season for tourists so I felt very local... when I didn't have to talk. Spring had not yet started so the Countless trees and plants were all bare. I'm going back in late summer or early fall to see all the green. Even in the pre-Spring weather there were many, many people out and about. I visited a number of parks and there were always families with young and older children walking and playing together. Many mothers and fathers pushing baby carriages. It was of course during covid, so masks were required everywhere, but that will probably be part of our lives well into the future. Overall, I LOVED my time in Odessa and am anxious to return.
The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain might be interesting to read
My hometown! Love this video ❤️
Peter, I've lived in Odessa since 2001 -- this is one of the best videos on the city I've seen. Really nicely done! Thanks for putting it together.
Живу в Одессе! -39л И всё знакомо, но есть места что не бывал там)
Спасибо!
What a great job, the photography, the editing, the feel of the city. I look forward to visiting Odessa.
Thanks Marc! I think you'll have a great time when you do.
Thank U for your story about our beautiful city! :) Odessa is the best and unique and very special place in the World! I'm very proud to live here! :)
Huge respect, Peter! As for Ukrainian who end up overseas and changed 3 continents, I'll express my huge respect for accuracy, atmosphere, wisdom and emotions reflected in your videos! You are the best, thanks for individuality, insights and having no cliches of dummy travel vlogs!
Thanks for these words Serge!
I visit Odessa every year. I love it sooo much!
Thanks for this kind and warm video about my native city. I'm right now planning to come back from London after 2 years in immigration, and video was really motivating.
i lived in Odessa for years, there are VERY few westerners who know Odessa as well a i do, I hosted the Clockface english club and know 1000's of friends there. Glad you made this vid
@xmilkygrapes Odesa in English sounds like Odeza (is not correct, is same to name Elysia, which sounds like Elyzia). Correct is Odessa (double S). In U.S small citys with name Odessa, wrote like OdeSSa.
This is stupid reforms of Ukrainian government.
@xmilkygrapes Odessa is not a russian variant, is global (worldwide) variant. Odessa from a greeks name "OdySSeus".
@xmilkygrapes ahhh. You don't understand anything what I wrote to you. I also live in Ukraine, in ODESSA city. Lol.
That's pretty cool!
@@samuraiace454 This is a common theme between foreigners and ukranians...miscommunication.....and its
greatest strength......you are exotic to each other.
Through an ancestry site. A relative of mine, found out his grandmother born in Odessa, Ukraine. He had not idea. I started to watch some of your videos. Some are Great! 👏
Awesome video, thank you for your work. Living in Odesa for 3 years now, awesome city and experience. It would be great to meet you in Odesa one day. ;-)
Great editing and a great view on this wonderful city, I as a Ukrainian appreciate it very much, thank you
Come to Chernivtsi. This is one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine. A city with a unique atmosphere.
I really love this video about my favorite city Odessa. Thank you Peter for a fantastic story.
Thank you for the video peter, Have a good day.
Great video. Very interesting. Lovely editing.
Thanks for your visit to Ukraine.
Thanks for this video. I really want to visit this marvelous country. Greetings from Montenegro !
Go and see it Mirko! It's a very unique place :)
You’re warmly welcomed!
When I watch you ,I say to myself this is the place i am going next then you put another one and i say to myself oh this is the one i do the other one latter :) I LOVE YOU VIDEO's
Sounds like you have quite a list to get through :) I"m glad you're feeling inspired!
Enjoy your channel immensely. Went to Odessa in 2017 and I loved the place. I stayed in a hotel beside the Black Sea and walked to the city center and to the Arcadia via the Zdorovya Track. Your video takes me back there. I appreciate your commentary and insights.
Cool! Thanks for sharing :)
It is so beautiful and it is so full of life. You can definitely feel the new vibrant energy that is coming from the young generation. Very nicely made post . I didn't know much about Ukraine but from your posts I started loving it.
Thank you for the video. It's so nice to hear kind words about my hometown ❤️
Thank you so much for this video! Please welcome friends to our sunny and friendly city. Yes we have a lot of problems but every day we trying to be better. Love my city, love Ukraine, i love my life)
Odessa Ukraine is my second home in life. A place of beautiful and intelligent woman and great men I have made friends with. This video is the best I have ever seen of the place I truly love and appreciate. Very accurate. I enjoy seeing images of the places I have visited and know so well. BTW, I am a native of the USA and I find greater freedoms in Ukraine than the USA.
Thanks Devin, I'm glad you liked the video. I can tell Odessa has a special place in your heart.
Another great video!! well done. Love the style and the music. You always put so much effort into it, great work!
Thanks for noticing. I appreciate your support :)
Очень клевый взгляд на любимый город!
Когда турков оккупантов вместе Сакашвили выведете из Одессы?
Awesome Peter !! Thank you.
То чувство когда ты с Одессы и смотришь на это всё каждый день))
Жиза.
Зато кайф) проблем в городе конечно много, но если так по честному и не кривя душой.... кайф быть одесситом)
ну конечно, жить в культурной столице страны это круто )
Пітер, відео чудове-чудове-чудове🔥☺️ я весь час посміхалася зі сльозами на очах від розчулення ☺️ я була в Одесі давно, чудове місто! Я обожнюю Одесу! Мої враження: це колоритні старші люди, дуже вродливі, спортивні чоловіки і дівчата, класні дискотеки, неймовірна архітектура і відчуття душевного комфорту в цьому місті. Єдина проблема Одеси - погана якість питної води (ми в Сумах ще дозволяємо собі пити воду з-під крану вдома без фільтрів). Одеситам палкий привіт, Odesa my love❤️
Привіт Feya, спасибі за цей коментар! Я радий, що вам сподобалося відео, і я згоден, Є багато різних речей, які роблять його прекрасним місцем!
Another nice one, keep going!
Been to Oдеса twice -- it's an amazing portal to another dimension... the dichotomy between old and new is unlike I've ever seen. And the people there are mostly friendly with a strong mindset for just being free. Cheers from San Francisco, US
Great camera work Peter! Now this is a place I want to visit! How do you not have over 100k subs?
Your videos are amazing! You pick out the most important details and display them in a very artistic way. I was hesitant about moving to Odessa, but now I have decided 😄
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Hahaha, the guy with pomenagrate wine and juice... I bought wine at his place! And he convinced me to get bottle of juice as well and was very cheerful and open to being photographed. It is funny to see him in your video. I have been to Odesa this August.
thank you for your work
Greetings from Malaysia ! I made my first trip alone to Ukraine in summer 2010 and came again solo in winters 2011, 2016 and 2017.
After being in Kiev, I went to other smaller cities but stayed in Odessa the longest for weeks. Why? It's due to the fact that Odessa is
really a beautiful city in many ways with the breathtaking long Black Sea coastline. Quaint, old but superb renaissance-styled buildings everywhere but with a modern touch at certain city areas, wide leafy boulevards, some narrow streets, no gridlock, numerous types of restaurants from steakhouses to Mediterranean, Slavic and Middle-Eastern, a few modern malls but many smaller shops, cultural places, museums, lots of lovely parks within the city, tons of tourists but most importantly super-friendly local folks ! The Opera House is a truly stunning architecture and also many fantastically designed Slavic churches. After 2 trips to Ukraine, my Russian was better which eased the travel pains and I made new friends here. Odessa women were absolutely stunning and hardly any fat ladies here unlike in London ! I did travel far to the east (Dnipropetrovsk - now re-named Dnipro and other cities) by mostly rail and you see the country opening up to a more Western feel and styling. You definitely feel safe in Odessa with the new police (policia) force (formerly milicia) and it is now becoming more cosmopolitan in some areas. Prices of food, clothing, hotels and apartments here are much more expensive if compared to the Eastern regions but still cheaper than in Kiev. Yes, some streets are still in bad shape and you have several run-down areas away from the city limits. Odessa's many touristic beach areas like Arkadia, Langeron, etc are a must to visit with its numerous bistros, pubs, grilles, arcades, dance clubs and long seaside walkways. Always good to explore the countryside with its beautiful bungalows, old dachas, little villages and vast farmlands. Go to Odessa and see the new, fun side of Ukraine !